...clearly things aren't going to change around here anytime soon. You have all given your reasons as to why you are sticking with what already have.

For what it is worth, I mentioned in the developer area, that after keeping an eye on things with MS24 since its release, regarding the AI engine and ...

Yes, there are some interesting options how to convert legacy aircraft into MSFS, even the Wilco Harrier. But I don't know anything about its behaviour and its VTOL works.
But to be honest: Here in P3D, I like being back into the 80s and flying cold war missions between Air Bases and training ...

…sadly, if we take your stance on things, I just can’t see how this website is going to survive then.

.....I totally understand your frustration Manfred. With John's recent posts as well, it's all very concerning as to exactly where do we go from here and what the future is for MAIW.

There is no doubt that a great deal of effort has been undertaken during the recent server change, whilst I am sure ...

Hi John,

Happy New Year my friend !!

Sorry for the late reply, I have been on the TUI and also been busy with DIY stuff, you know how it is LOL !!

After being fortunate enough to at least see a glimpse of the new SIM when Adam was invited into the Tech Alpha release, I thought that we were really ...

....and now, the very latest.

Hi,

To assist a developer with an ongoing Scenery Project ( NB007 RAF Marham Scenery, Flightsim.to ) we require information regarding current Aircraft parking at RAF Marham.

Over the last few years there has been substantial changes to the layout of Marham, the deployment of the F-35B ‘s requiring ...

....so right from start of this topic, to where we are now, it has all been based on the evolution of the Texturing Workflow.
As you have seen the progression, the Albedo, Comp and Norm ( Material or Texture names in MSFS ) Textures have all been modified, but essentially have originated from the ...

........final shots until 24' is released.

A couple of the JYAI F-15E's, sporting the updated PBR.






Regards,

Pete.

Steve,

I seem to remember, you asked the question, " What about in the wet ?? " -

Well its just been raining on the Norfolk / Suffolk border.

https://i.postimg.cc/6p00TsQ8/Screenshot-2024-10-03-215101.png

...and its now dried up a bit !

https://i.postimg.cc/kXCKSjzK/Screenshot-2024-10-03 ...

.....Glad to hear that you got some clarity on this John and that it will be resolved.

I just wanted to share my thoughts on what my current stance is, regarding MAIW and MSFS2020/2024.

We know, that we can get previous generation AI Aircraft models ( FSX and some P3D ) pretty much as they are ...

...these are ready for when it comes, Please make it happen ( MSFS 2024 !!!! )
It really is hard to believe that these are AI Aircraft. They have been exhibited in a " flyable " state for demonstration purposes only.

I have always found Johns AI models to be exceptional and that is why we simply ...

....whilst we continue to wait patiently, I continue to push on developing the PBR envelope, this time demonstrated on the venerable JYAI F-15C model.

https://i.postimg.cc/fW7KFGDr/Screenshot-2024-09-16-132120.png

The same techniques used on the Lightning " bare metal" development, have now been ...

....saving the best till last.

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The JYAI F-15E with updated PBR.

Pete.

@Steve,

The same technique as used on the F6, when applied to a painted Model - The F-15E sporting new PBR.


https://i.postimg.cc/DwHyJ42P/Screenshot-2024-07-31-151337.png

https://i.postimg.cc/6pLYTnVD/Screenshot-2024-07-31-152523.png


Its hard to see, but the " Die Cast " or " Enamel" look ...

...ok, so long time no see -

As promised, Ambient Occlusion added to the F6 "Bare Metal finish".

( Developmental Shots, for illustration purposes only )

https://i.postimg.cc/cH8YyHjS/Screenshot-2024-07-24-232135.png

https://i.postimg.cc/T16KzcgV/Screenshot-2024-07-24-233118.png

https://i ...

Tim and Martin,

I am kind of glad this has come to light because we really do need to know how to move forwards on Scenery Packages, predominantly for inclusion within the MSFS environment.

You won’t have seen this Tim, but Martin you might have as it is posted in the MAIW Developer Area.
I firmly ...

Incidentally, there is a Binbrook for MSFS, although Asobo reallocated EGXB to a farm!?



….I think realistically, we are now looking ahead to what MSFS2024 brings.

Presuming that we can get the AI Aircraft into the Sim, Wether it be natively or “piggybacking” using the AIG TC injector, we’ll ...

....now,now boy's!!

John Young wrote: 11 Nov 2023, 06:46 It looks good Pete, but would be even better if the Ambient Occlusion shadow was generated from the model with XNormal.

I agree John and indeed this can be achieved.

.......and the painted F6 using the same Technique.






Regards,

Pete.